The Hits:
Charlize Theron in Dior
Charlize shows the newcomers how to dress like a movie star. An amazing fit, this dress proves it is possible to be shocking in a black gown. Although not her best look from her personal Oscars history lookbook, she still looks beautiful to me.
Lupita Nyong'o in custom Prada
Wearing 'Nairobi blue', Lupita has revealed her top trump for the Awards Season. She looked absolutely beautiful, and it was the perfect princess moment wearing the colour that set itself apart from the sea of dark gowns.
Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive
Although I am sure this dress photographs nowhere near as well as it is in the flesh, it looks pretty special from where I'm standing. In an interview, Cate shared how incredibly heavy the dress was and, despite its weight, brings home the gold in the style stakes.
The Misses:
Amy Adams in Gucci
Kudos to Ms Adams, who announced she had no stylist for the night, and instead decided she would wear what she wanted. Not that the dress was ill fitting or a complete disaster... it was just incredibly underwhelming. Although I can see how it could be classic, it has no personality and, for someone who is nominated, she certainly could have made the most of her 'look at me' moment and shone for the night.
Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana and wife Camila Alves
What do you get when you cross a poorly fitting suit- just look at those trousers! (why, I ask, when he is the male face of the fashion house?)- with a caped marshmallow? The dress is totally overwhelming Camila's petite frame, and it shows on her face. Mr McConaughey, meanwhile, could have gone for a less disappointing tux to collect his award.
Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta
If you want to see a human lampshade, look no further than Mrs Affleck. Although metallic was a big hit on the Red Carpet yesterday, this did not shine out as one of the winners of the night.
Photo Credits: movifone, B.Scott, Getty, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, Getty, Steve Granitz
